Planning Board acted on six issues in February
Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ROLL CALL:
RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR : PRESENT
DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR : PRESENT
ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT
JOHN KANOZA : EXCUSED
MARK LUKENS : PRESENT
MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT
BENJAMIN WRIGHT : PRESENT
KARA MCBRAYER : PRESENT
ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE: PRESENT
CEO: PAUL BLAINE: PRESENT
APPROVAL OF JANUARY MINUTES:
MOTION: Mr. Lukens made a motion to approve the January Minutes. Second by Mr. Robinson.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – abstained, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – abstained, Mrs. McBrayer – abstained, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW: ST. AUGUSTINE/DIOCESES OF OGDENSBURG
Site Plan Review ~ Main St.
Mrs. Douglas and Mr. Lukens were assigned to this application. Father Allen was present. It was noted this applicant appeared before the Planning Board on January 12th, 2011 seeking to merge Parcel #280.-1-4-8, which is the lot they are in the process of purchasing, which is adjacent to the portion of Parcel #280.-1-4-9 that is located across the street from the Church, or if you will, in front of the Parish Center/Knights of Columbus building. The merge was approved contingent upon approval of the deeds from the pending sale of Parcel #280.1-4-8. This application is for a Site Plan Review for the approval of using the house that is currently located on the new lot for the St. Vincent De Paul clothing store. Father Allen further explained they intend to move the small building which is currently located next to the rectory, which is the existing St. Vincent De Paul clothing store, across the street and placed behind the house, or if you will, the new St. Vincent De Paul clothing store, and use that small structure as storage.
Mrs. Douglas went over the site plan. The placement of the trash receptacle was discussed and it was determined the location indicated on the site plan is adequate. It was also determined it is sufficiently screened from Main St. Father Allen noted the trash is only for clothing items and no household trash will be disposed of in it. Existing lighting will be used. Parking is not an issue as the parking lot for the Parish Center will be where patrons will park when visiting the store. The 4’x4’ sign that is currently located in front of the old store will be moved and placed in front of the new store.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the
Second by Mrs. McBrayer.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: ROGER & REBECCA GARROW
Site Plan Review ~ 2972 Main St.
This applicant appeared before the ZBA on January 19th, 2011 for a Special Permitted Use to operate a consignment shop where the owners use to operate Becky’s Diner. That application was approved conditional upon the approval of this Site Plan Review. Mr. Garrow was present to answer any questions. Mr. Kanoza was assigned to this application however he was excused thus he conveyed his thoughts with Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams inquired to what their plans are with the existing kitchen. Mr. Garrow stated they are removing it and it will most likely be used for storage. Lights were inquired about and Mr. Garrow stated there are two flood lights on the front of the building, Mr. Williams noted they needed to be pointed down. Parking and traffic flow was discussed at length. There are four parking spaces that are angled away from the front of the building and one of those spaces will be designated as a handicap space. It was established that Mr. Garrow would put an entrance sign on the right side of the building and an exit sign on the left to direct the flow of traffic around the back of the building for additional parking. The sign design that was submitted with this application was approved and confirmed it was to be placed on the building to replace the existing sign. Mr. Garrow stated they would not place any temporary folding signs out front.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve this application with the condition they need to designate one parking space out front as a handicap space and they need to place signs for traffic direction.
Second by Mrs. Douglas.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: TOWN OF PERU/ALLEN DIXON
Minor Subdivision ~ 5 Lyons Rd.
Mr. Dixon has been generous enough to donate the one room school house to the Town of Peru. This application is to subdivide Parcel #258.-1-29.1 and restore the school house parcel back to the original lot size of 68’ x 100’. Mr. Dixon was present along with Mr. Glushko and Mr. Allen who were representing the Town. Mr. Holderman was assigned to this application.
It was noted this applicant appeared before the ZBA on January 19th, 2011 for 4 Area Variances, which were approved contingent on the property being deeded to the Town as a historical site as well as approval from the Planning Board for this subdivision.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mrs. McBrayer.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the application as submitted.
Second by Mrs. Douglas.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
4. MERGE: CALVIN J. ARNOLD
Merge ~ 2 Lots ~ Bear Swamp Rd./Fuller Rd.
Mr. Wright was assigned to this application. He stated this is a very straight forward merge. Mr. Arnold was present and stated he is simply merging Parcel #281.-1-11.1 (83.1 acres) and Parcel #281.-1-11.4 (26.55 acres) for tax purposes. He currently has a building permit for a single family home to be placed on the property and it meets all the setbacks and requirements.
MOTION: Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the application as submitted.
Second by Mr. Holderman.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: CHESTER PELLERIN
Minor Subdivision ~ Elm St./Sanborn Lane
Mr. Robinson and Mrs. McBrayer were assigned to this application. Mr. Pellerin was present and explained his Mom is selling the house and the family wants to save the rear of the property for their own purposes of building a single family residence at some point. Mrs. McBrayer stated she sees nothing to prevent this subdivision. Mr. Robinson inquired about the flood plain in this area. Mr. Blaine stated the flood plain does not affect this property.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mrs. McBrayer.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the application as submitted.
Second by Mrs. Douglas.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: GEORGE MOORE
Minor Subdivision ~ Clark Rd.
Applicant is seeking to subdivide Parcel #267.-2-12, reserving 2 lots with single family homes on them, one lot approximately 180’ x 285’ and the other lot 210’ x 250’, and the remainder of the property to be sold to Adirondack Farm. Mr. Williams was assigned to this application. Patricia Dermody was present representing Mr. Moore. Mr. Rolfs from Adirondack Farm was also present. There was some discussion to whether the newly created lots will meet all the necessary set backs, requirement, etc. It was established all set backs are met based on the supporting documents submitted by the applicant. The 40’ right of way to the property was also discussed. Mr. Rolfs stated they would be using that right of way to access the property which is to be farmed. He also stated they have no future plans to develop this property.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mrs. McBrayer.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the application as submitted.
Second by Mrs. Douglas.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,
Mr. Wright – yes, Mrs. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION: PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION CHANGES
Mr. Williams went over the revised application which he had forwarded to all the members for their review. There was discussion as to what information they felt was imperative to have changed and/or added. Ultimately, it was established more thought and ideas were necessary in order to make a final decision on the proposed changes. It was established that if an applicant includes the sign in the application and they include their sign design there is no fee for the sign, it’s just included in the Site Plan Review Fee. However, if they do not submit a sign design with their application, and they want a sign in the future, they will need to submit a new sign application and the fee according to our fee schedule is $35.00.
ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Williams asked the board members to review their Board Member Packages they received from the Codes Office when they became a Board member and compile a list of what they have in their Packages as he wants all the members to have the same information. It was established, in reference to advertising for the vacant alternate position, to not take any action until after March.
Mr. Blaine stated he forwarded an email to all the Board Members pertaining to an upcoming training session.
CEO REPORT:
Mr. Blaine stated he is happy to answer any questions the Board Members have. When asked why he is no longer using the projector he stated he has been very busy with a back log of Building Permits but if the members want the projector presentation he will work toward getting back to using it. The Board Members all acknowledged how helpful the projector presentation was to them as well as to the audience.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Wright moved for adjournment.
All so moved.
Date filed with Town Clerk: 2/14/11 ~ DRAFT
Approved: 3/9/11
Posted: March 12th, 2011 under Planning Board News.